Now, you can cast your vote for the next Faces of Farming & Ranching! From now until Nov. 2, visit the Faces of Farming & Ranching Online Voting page to learn more about each of the finalists and the work they do, including short videos highlighting their farms/ranches. From there, vote for whom you believe best exemplifies agriculture. These votes will be factored into the final decision to determine the next Faces of Farming and Ranching.

THE FINALISTS

• Erin Brenneman, Iowa
• Jay Hill, N.M.
• Carrie Mess, Wis.
• Thomas Titus, Ill.
• Darrell Glaser, Texas
• Brian Jones, Texas
• Jessica Potter, Colo.
• Carla Wardin, Mich.

Access the Faces of Farming & Ranching Online Voting Page:

• From any desktop computer OR mobile device: Visit http://faces.pgtb.me/w2Sg4d
• From any desktop computer OR mobile device: Go to USFRA’s Facebook Page, and click on the link in the Faces of Farming and Ranching Post pinned at the top of the Timeline.
• From any desktop computer: Go to USFRA’s Facebook Page – click on the VOTE NOW tab
Only one vote per day per email address is allowed. Registering on Facebook is required in order to vote– to ensure all votes are legitimate and non-fraudulent. Not already a member of Facebook? No problem – simply sign up at Facebook.com to register.

A combination of public votes and USFRA judges’ scores will determine the winners, who will be announced on November 12, 2014, during a press conference at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention (NAFB) in Kansas City.

Winners will serve in multiple high-visibility roles on behalf of USFRA, participating in a number of activities including national media interviews, advertising and public appearances. Winners will receive a $15,000 stipend to help cover the costs of being away from their operations. They’ll also receive professional media/speaker training and full support from USFRA through their yearlong tenure.